Flock Safety Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Police Misuse of AI Cameras
The pause follows reports that at least $30 million in state grants helped expand the camera network and that officers misused the data.
- On Saturday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to halt funding for Flock Safety cameras, freezing state purchases amid privacy concerns. The directive came just before a Texas Tribune investigation revealed at least $30 million in state grants expanding the surveillance network.
- Investigations revealed officers allegedly used the system to stalk women and conduct unauthorized personal searches, fueling mounting bipartisan pressure. Public unease intensified over the vast network capturing billions of vehicle movements monthly across 49 states.
- Independent analyses report a 71 percent failure rate for vehicle matches, while less than 1 percent of scans connect to criminal investigations. Flock recently reduced default data retention from 30 days to seven and added mandatory audit tools to address privacy concerns.
- Cities and counties are terminating contracts with Flock, though Abbott's directive does not prohibit continued operation via local or federal funding. State officials clarified the order only restricts state-level spending, leaving existing camera operations largely unaffected across Texas.
- U.S. Senator Josh Hawley launched an inquiry into Flock's data practices, demanding CEO Garrett Langley explain access to 20 billion monthly vehicle scans. Federal intervention signals the surveillance debate is expanding beyond Texas, potentially prompting national regulatory standards for AI-powered monitoring.
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Abbott Pulls the Plug on AI Surveillance Cameras After $30 Million Texas Scandal
A hidden $1 fee tucked into Texas car insurance policies has been quietly funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into an AI-powered surveillance network that critics say violates the constitutional rights of innocent Americans. The post Abbott Pulls the Plug on AI Surveillance Cameras After $30 Million Texas Scandal appeared first on American Faith.
County DA to address license plate reader issue
Chautauqua County’s district attorney has been receiving some criticism regarding some License Plate Readers, commonly referred to as Flock cameras, that were recently installed in the village of Fredonia. Those criticisms continued at Wednesday’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. At the meeting, both Pomfret Councilman Mike Lee and Fredonia Trustee Christine Cruz-Keefe were in attendance, questioning […]
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